10-man AC Milan corner Udinese

AC Milan overcame having to play for more than an hour with 10 men to beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday for a dramatic victory that left the seven-time European champions two points behind Serie A leaders Napoli. And so. Coach Paulo Fonseca’s team overcame two offside crises, including one deep in stoppage time, to win the fierce battle at San Siro and sit in third place, level with second-placed Inter Milan on 14 points. It became. Samuel Chukwueze’s goal in the 13th minute looked like it would give them the lead, but it turned out to be the deciding goal and Milan held on to the victory.

The team’s task became difficult when Tijani Lijnders was sent off in the 29th minute for a clumsy foul on Sandi Lovric, which would have slotted cleanly through the goal had the Dutch midfielder not clipped his heel.

Tammy abraham Milan should have sealed the point with 15 minutes remaining when he missed a great chance with a rebound and at the same time managed to avoid injuring his shoulder, shortly after being replaced by Alvaro Morata.

The host looked like he had taken a nasty punch. Christian Kabasele Udinese brought the score home in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but after a lengthy VAR check, Jurgen Eckelenkampf’s toe went offside and the goal was ruled out, causing a loud roar throughout the ground.

Milan’s victory followed the decision of Milan’s hardcore ‘Ultra’ supporters to remain silent for most of the match in protest against protests against them by law enforcement and Italian media. It was brought to us in front of the Flat San Siro.

Key players from Milan and local rivals Inter were arrested last month and face charges ranging from conspiracy and extortion to assault.

Earlier this week, Milan’s ultras organization refuted investigators’ allegations that it had any involvement in ticket touts, parking management and sales at a kiosk near the San Siro.

Meanwhile, police banned the Ultras’ large “Curva Sud Milano” from being posted in that section, forcing supporters not only of the Ultras but of the entire stadium to leave their own banners and flags at home.

Instead, Curva South fans held up banners in support of their arrested allies, which roughly translated read “Good luck boys.”

After that, Juventus could move into a tie with Napoli if they win against in-form Lazio. Thiago MottaThe team has been hit by a series of injuries.

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